Starting in 1986, Skyjack began manufacturing scissor lift platforms. They continued this mass production through the 1990s and became a world leader within the aerial lift business. Eventually, Skyjack grew to over 30% market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial equipment industry.
Some of the key factors that Skyjack has built a solid reputation on include their commitment to reliability and quality. They are recognized all around the world as being the manufacturer of the best scissor lifts in the globe. The Skyjack product line is sold and manufactured all over the world.
Linamar Corporation, known as LNR on the TSX, acquired Skyjack in August 2002. Linamar is best recognized for its production of modules, assemblies and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet provides Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability overall. Skyjack presently has production facilities in the United States, El Monte and Hungary with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company has a lot of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that could work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the business by providing machinery features that combined durability, serviceability, service and quality, making Skyjack scissor lifts known throughout the world for product dependability. The present Boom lift model lineup of the company consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms that feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company has plans to further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In the month of August 2007, the purchase of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the acquisition of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering resulting in the additional Zoom Boom series and the VR series telehandlers. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way within the business, providing dependable lift solutions.